EVENT INFORMATION

23
October
1699

The slave ship Edward and William arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 291 people had been taken aboard and approximately 221 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 23 October 1699 📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Vessel: Edward and William; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 184.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Flint, Thomas; Captain: Wilson, Matthew; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 9 November 1698. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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